Camping
& Whitewater Rafting on the Lower Klamath River

Camping
is available on or near the river. On two or three-day whitewater rafting
trips on the Lower Klamath there are several National Forest Campgrounds that enjoy car
and river access . If you can shanghai a driver to shuttle all of your
gear then there really is no need for gear boats.

Primitive Camping

There are also primitive backcountry campsites along the river. You need
to take all gear on the river if you wish to utilize these camps. However
there are a couple that have road access. Some
of the best sites on the river are not posted along Hwy 96, ask the locals
for directions to Cottage Bar and Elliot Creek.

US Forest Service Campgrounds

Group size is limited to 30 people. Large groups need to make reservations
for group campsites in advance. All camps have vault toilets and most have
running water. Check out the Klamath National Forest Camping Page for more details about
the different camps.

Bring your own drinking water. The water is dirty and not suitable for drinking. Commercial rafting companies are required
to have 25 gallons of water at each camp. Make sure you bring enough water.

Campfires are by permit only. All campfires must be contained in a fire
pan or fire blanket. Fire permits are available at the ranger stations free
of charge. Visit the Klamath National Forest Page for more information.